Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Cooling and Potable Water Systems

• Understand the role of cooling water and potable water in industrial operations.
• Identify key differences between open-loop, closed-loop, and once-through cooling systems.
• Learn about potable water production, distribution, and quality management.

2. Cooling Water System Components and Operation

• Understand major components of cooling water systems:
• Cooling towers (natural draft, mechanical draft, hybrid).
• Heat exchangers and condensers.
• Circulating pumps and piping networks.
• Learn about heat transfer principles and thermal efficiency in cooling systems.
• Optimize cooling water temperature control and energy efficiency.

3. Potable Water Treatment and Distribution Systems

• Understand water purification processes for drinking and industrial use:
• Coagulation and sedimentation.
• Filtration (sand, carbon, and membrane filtration).
• Disinfection (chlorination, UV treatment, ozonation).
• Learn about storage and distribution system design to maintain water quality.
• Ensure compliance with WHO, EPA, and local water safety standards.

4. Water Chemistry and Treatment for Cooling Systems

• Monitor water chemistry parameters (pH, alkalinity, hardness, TDS, conductivity).
• Prevent corrosion, scaling, and microbiological growth in cooling systems.
• Implement chemical treatment methods (biocides, scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors).
• Optimize blowdown and makeup water management for efficiency.

5. Cooling and Potable Water System Efficiency and Optimization

• Implement energy-saving techniques in cooling towers and chillers.
• Optimize pumping systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Reduce water losses through leak detection, recirculation, and water reuse strategies.

6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Water Systems

• Identify common cooling water system failures:
• Fouling and scaling in heat exchangers.
• Corrosion-related failures.
• Legionella and microbiological contamination.
• Troubleshoot potable water system issues (pressure fluctuations, contamination, pipeline leaks).
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for reliability.

7. Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards

• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, OSHA, ISO 9001, and environmental water regulations.
• Implement Legionella risk assessment and mitigation measures.
• Conduct safety procedures for handling water treatment chemicals.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world industrial water system failures and lessons learned.
• Participate in hands-on water quality testing and system inspection exercises.
• Develop a customized water management and optimization plan.

Target Audience

• Operations and maintenance engineers
• Water treatment and utility plant personnel
• HVAC and cooling system specialists
• Process engineers and facility managers
• Environmental health and safety officers